Her First 3 Years - A podcast for women entrepreneurs

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Jun 2026

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The UNfiltered business podcast for women entrepreneurs and female business owners. New episodes every Monday! www.herfirst3years.com You know those conversations you have with friends in the women's bathroom? The real, unfiltered truth kind? This is the entrepreneurship version of that. This is a space for you to grow, find support and hear the no BS truth about business. Her First Three Years is a top-ranked business podcast for women entrepreneurs building a business. Hosted by Chardét Ryel it combines mindset coaching, marketing strategy, and real founder stories to help female entrepreneurs thrive. Every episode gives you the quirky, the cringe and the inspiring stories of building a business from women around the world. From breakdowns to blunders, learn what worked and didn't. You'll hear from women in every industry, at many different stages and years of entrepreneurship but the one thing they have in common is a willingness to share the messy journey with you, to guide your path. Her First 3 Years is a community built around the truth of entrepreneurship. We share the 90% of the journey that failed before finding the 10% success. We also share the unique obstacles that we all face as women in this space. Here you can learn, grow and feel supported in your business.

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June 15, 202622 min

HF3 ENCORE: 6 Steps to Build a Powerful Personal Brand...and why so many people fall into "beige & forgotten"

How to build a brand that actually feels like you—clearer, stronger, and a lot less beige. So you connect deeper with your audience…naturally. ***This is a special encore of one of the most popular episodes on the podcast. If you've heard it before, you'll still want to listen in because it will really help you to stand out online!***The original episode 84...How to build a brand when you’re still evolving and wondering why your content looks fine on paper but still doesn’t feel fully you?If you’ve been tweaking your bio, fussing over colours, or trying to make your brand look “right” while it still feels a bit flat, this one’s for you.I’m breaking down how to build a personal brand in a way that goes deeper than visuals—so your message feels aligned, your brand positioning gets sharper, and your personal brand growth strategy doesn’t rely on copying what everyone else is doing online. Because a powerful personal brand is not about blending in nicely. It’s about being clear enough, real enough, and specific enough that the right people feel it.I take you through the 6 steps to build a powerful personal brand that help people instantly understand why you matter.In this online marketing podcast: how to build a brand based more on trust & less on canvacreate a signature concept people always remember what strong brand positioning looks like why trying to appeal to everyone always fails Listen for…If your brand has been feeling muddy or a little too influenced by IG, this episode will bring you back to yourself. Next Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: You Don’t Need to Go Viral to Be Known (ep 71)Rate and Review to share your supportRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

June 12, 20265 min

UNfiltered 5 Min: My Biggest Failures Over the Last 10 Years!!!

I wish more entrepreneurs and creatives would be honest about all the things that did NOT work and failures along the way. Here are some of mine from the last decade....in a quick 5 minutes to inspire you!Listen to Next: The 3 Sneakiest Entrepreneur Blocks ABOUT UNfiltered 5 minShort bursts of raw business inspiration that keep you motivated and tell you the truth...without any filter. RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

June 8, 202618 min

6 YEARS AS A PODCASTER....What They Never Tell You

The truth about visibility....whether it's on a podcast or another platform, is that there is so much you never know until you start. I started my podcast in 2020 with one million other people. Only about 0.5% of those shows are still going today. It was probably the worst time ever to start a podcast, when you think about competition! Here’s what they never tell you about podcasting, visibility and what it takes to put yourself out there….all learned from my own journey and from conversations with over 300 female leaders, authors, coaches and founders from around the world. This is a little behind-the-scenes reveal of going from baby show to Top 200 that most people never get to hear. In this visibility and online marketing episode: *The #1 thing I wish I knew before starting*Where most people get stuck in visibility *Deciding what to share vs keep personal*How to deal with frustration when you feel like nothing is moving*Ways that becoming more visible will challenge and mature you Listen for lots of inspiration too on how to go for whatever stage you've been nervous about!RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

June 5, 20265 min

UNfiltered 5 Min: What if they UNsubscribe!!!????

Not everyone is going to love everything you do. It's normal for people to opt-out...that doesn't make it feel easier (at least not in the beginning.)Here's some heartfelt advice I wish I had heard sooner! Listen to Next: My Friend Unsubscribed ABOUT UNfiltered 5 minShort bursts of raw business inspiration that keep you motivated and tell you the truth...without any filter. RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

June 1, 2026Episode 9426 min

COLORING OUTSIDE THE LINES | How to Get Into Flow State and Relax Your Inner Critic using Art Meditation, with Jayme Allen

Ready to boost your creativity AND de-stress? Learn how to enter flow state and work on inner critic healing with easy art meditation techniques. Can art meditation help you feel creative again when your brain feels like it’s doing it’s absolute most? We usually do our best when we’re feeling calm and inspired. Because you’re not judging or doubting, you’re just in the moment. But as business owners, it feels like there’s zero space for that because we’re overwhelmed with launches, emails, content creation and everything else!This episode is all about how to be creative again, even when you’re feeling exhausted. Because as entrepreneurs, the best thing you can do to combat burnout is understand how to get into flow state…where your genius lives and thrives.Jayme Allen, founder of Mood Body Studio, shares how art meditation helps with creativity and inner critic healing, shifting you from judgement or tiredness into that place of playfulness and possibility! It’s a conversation about self-trust and creative permission, when you’ve been stuck in output mode for waaaay too long.In this creativity podcast episode:What is Art Meditation and why it’s the perfect desk reset Ways to quiet your inner critic and boost your inner creatorSurprising tools—like crayons and sand—that help reduce stressHow to Get into Flow State even while doodlingHow to be creative again…especially as a busy entrepreneur Listen for…A creativity boost AND a gentle push to trust your own ideas…even when it doesn’t make sense to anyone else but you! About the Guest:Jayme Allen is an art meditation teacher and founder of Mood Body Studio. She uniquely blends her background in neuroscience with art to help calm your mind, quiet the inner critic and get in touch with your inner creator. Her work has helped thousands of people from kids to adults to get in touch with a more playful, artistic side! Connect with Jayme Allen (Mood Body Studio)Website: moodbodystudio.com Instagram: @moodbodystudioYoutube: @moodbodystudioPodcast: Creative Meditations Next Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: Finding Your Voice (ep 37)Rate and Review to share your supportRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

May 29, 20265 min

UNfiltered 5 Min: Don't Be Scared to...DREAM BIG!

Sometimes it's about taking small, consistent steps....and other times you have to trust in yourself to go for the BIG thing, way before you think you're ready. Here's your inspiration. Listen to Next: Your Brave VoiceABOUT UNFILTERED 5 MIN: Every Friday, I'll share a quick 5 minutes of raw inspiration and motivation for you and your business so that you feel more excited and ready to grow further!Find the newsletter sign up at the bottom of the page here.RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

May 25, 2026Episode 9322 min

YOUR BRAVE VOICE: Dealing with Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Judged with Nadia Finer

Shyness doesn’t mean you’re not cut out for visibility — it just means you may need a different approach to speaking up and showing up for your business.How do you overcome social anxiety and shyness as an entrepreneur or creative? In a world of constant connection and talking head videos, it can feel really overwhelming!This episode is for you if you’ve ever felt uncomfortable showing up online, on a stage or just sharing your face and voice with strangers.It’s for the introverts, the shy people and even camera-shy extroverts!Best-selling author and shyness expert, Nadia Finer joins me to truly understand how the fear of judgement, public speaking anxiety and putting yourself out there can create major blocks for us when it comes to visibility. This isn’t how to speak confidently or how to get rid of shyness, it’s how to embrace who you are while making small doable steps to share your voice in wider circles. We talk about her own journey with shyness and how she’s struggled with making phone calls to speaking on stage in front of hundreds.The lesson here is NOT that you need to “force yourself to do better,” it’s more... how to be kind to yourself as you discover your own path to public speaking or showing up. In this visibility podcast episode:Why shyness is about the fear of being judgedHow public speaking anxiety can show up surprisinglyWhy forcing yourself to “just get over it” failsHow to speak confidently with tiny stepsMaking visibility work for you…not them.Listen for…inspiration and to raise your voice with less fear, more confidence and a whole lot of compassion. About the GuestNadia Finer is an author and shyness expert whose work helps adults and children understand shyness in a more compassionate, empowering way. She’s the author of Shy and Mighty and The Quiet Riot, and her insights will help you figure out what visibility looks like for you!🔗 Connect with NadiaWebsite: https://www.shyandmighty.com/Books: https://www.shyandmighty.com/books/ Instagram: @iamshyandmightyNext Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: Speak with Confidence (ep 42)Rate and Review to share your supportRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

May 22, 20265 min

UNfiltered 5 Min: AI Can't Beat This Move (so make it now!)

The specialists will never say this....but you should really know how to keep it human, because you WILL stand out. Listen to Next: Build a Personal Brand That Actually ConnectsABOUT UNFILTERED 5 MIN: Every Friday, I'll share a quick 5 minutes of raw inspiration and motivation for you and your business so that you feel more excited and ready to grow further!Find the newsletter sign up at the bottom of the page here.RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

May 18, 2026Episode 9222 min

Why Podcast Collabs Are Like GOOD Speed Dating | Networking for Entrepreneurs...without the cringe.

Networking for entrepreneurs isn’t about meeting more people, it’s about being in the right room and podcast guesting? It’s amazing way to get in front of a hot audience.My fav way to network and grow an online community is with podcast collabs. Instant audience.Instant trust.And build powerful relationships with other business owners, coaches, founders and thought leaders.Think of it like speed dating…the really curated, good kind, where you know you’ll meet great people from the moment you book.BUT…that’s only if you do it right.In this episode, we’re looking at how to be a great podcast guest, why podcast booking is NOT just a numbers game, and how to get booked on a podcast as a guest without sending the copy-paste pitch that makes hosts ghost you.I also cover the 10 biggest podcast guesting mistakes from how you pitch to how you show up for your episode and the follow-up afterward.In this small business marketing podcast episode:What networking for entrepreneurs looks like nowWhy Podcast Guesting = the best kind of speed datingWhat actually makes someone a great podcast guest Why podcast booking is NOT just a numbers gameHow one right-fit podcast collab can multiply into opportunitiesListen for…a smart way to grow your visibility beyond social media and get in the right rooms, with people whose audiences already want to hear from you!Next Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: How to Be a Powerful Podcast Guest (ep 35)Rate and Review to share your supportRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

May 15, 20265 min

UNfiltered 5 Min: Here's How to Pitch (and not make it awkward)

I've been pitching for 15+ years, this is what I wish everyone knew before going for it. Listen to get more yeses and less awkward ghosting. Listen to Next: How to Sell and Pitch BetterABOUT UNFILTERED 5 MIN: Every Friday, I'll share a quick 5 minutes of raw inspiration and motivation for you and your business so that you feel more excited and ready to grow further!Find the newsletter sign up at the bottom of the page here.RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts